TRALA-Supported Virginia Legislation Addresses Motor Vehicle Rental Tax
Delegate James Massie (R-Henrico) has introduced Virginia legislation, sponsored by the Truck Renting and Leasing Association, that would limit the types of revenue taxed under the commonwealth’s 10% motor vehicle rental tax.
Schneider Goes Long on Collision Early Warning System
Anti-Bridge Folks Win Again Nobody listened to me last week when, in this very space, I urged Michigan politicians to get on wit …more TROY, MI.
Meritor Names Aftermarket Performance System Award Winners
Meritor has announced the winners of the 2011 Aftermarket Performance System awards, which internally recognize performance in lean implementation in Meritor’s global aftermarket facilities.
Freymiller Inc. Names Million Mile Honorees
Freymiller Inc., a refrigerated carrier based out of Oklahoma City, Okla., announced the recipients of its “Million Mile Safe Driving Award” to several of its drivers.
Virtual Technician Joins Detroit Brand Family
Virtual Technician, Daimler Trucks North America’s real-time remote diagnostic system, will be joining the Detroit family.
(New) Rules of the Road
Just days before the New Year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration set down new regulations for California’s trucking industry, which will affect the state’s thousands of long-haul truck drivers.
Walmart Announces "Carrier of the Year" Awards
Walmart is honoring 11 of its transportation suppliers for exemplary performance in delivering to Walmart distribution centers.
ACT: Class 8 Demand Remains Strong Despite Lackluster Economic Forecasts
ACT Research expects the pace of U.S. economic activity to operate at a rate of around 2% in 2012, according to the January issue of the ACT North American Commercial Vehicle OUTLOOK, published by ACT.
Daimler ramping up production, adding 1,100 jobs at N.C. plant
CLEVELAND, N.C. — Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has added a second shift and plans to ramp up production at its Freightliner Truck Manufacturing Plant in Cleveland, N.C., creating more than 1,100 new jobs by the end of 2012. The… [Full Story]
UPS adding six new locations in Atlantic Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — UPS will be adding six new locations in Atlantic Canada, with cities in each of the four Atlantic provinces. [Full Story]